Last night, students in Lawrence Wheatman’s course Photography: From Beginner to Exhibitor exhibited their work in a special one-night-only floor show at the Soho Photo Gallery in downtown NYC. From travelogues and reflections on the selfie to colorful still lifes, these burgeoning artists used specialized photographic techniques and their unique creative impulse to express how they experience the world. Below are a few of many highlights from the show.
Yoshihisa PadillaYoshihisa is an actress, playwright, and artist from Mexico currently living and learning in New York City. Her desire to pursue photography comes from her love of art “in every shape and form.” She uses photography to capture her reality and distortions of it. As she describes, “I can share with the world what I want them to see about me.”
Steven BrandaSteven writes “My style is intuitive. Living in one of the world’s busiest cities, I focus on enhancing my ability to see, rather than just look. For me, art has always been, and always will be, a passion. There are beautiful moments to capture each day.” For this show, Steven brought images taken in Thailand, including the famous “Monkey Town” of Lopburi, where monkeys roam freely and are considered sacred.
Joshua GatJoshua’s work reflects his experiences at home and abroad, from Peru and the Galapagos to Norway and his native New York City. “Photography for me, is the art of capturing a moment in time,” he writes. Joshua experiments with digital apps to re-interpret his photographic compositions, sometimes making photos look like dreamy watercolor paintings.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at last night’s show. We look forward to seeing you next semester!
In Spring 2018, Lawrence Wheatman is offering the following courses:
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